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This is actually one of two Christmas trees in my workplace at the moment, but it will be collected tomorrow to be part of a Christmas tree festival in the local church. The tree itself was kindly lent by my boss's mum, and the star on top and the clear plastic balls came with it, and would light up if we had anywhere to connect it to mains electricity. Instead, I've added a string of white battery-operated fairy lights. The tinsel and the rest of the decorations were all either made or chosen by me, some of them left over from our collection at home (all the straw ones are from a set that belonged to my parents). It was fun to decorate this in a very different style from the one at home, using mainly white and silver, whereas we have lots of colours at home but probably more red than anything else.
Minerva of Peaceby Elihu Vedder
Pictured on this mosaic in the arched panel is the Roman Goddess Minerva--guardian of civilization. She is portrayed as the Minerva of Peace, but according to the artist who created her, Elihu Vedder, the peace and prosperity that she enjoys was attained only through warfare. A little statue of Nike, a representation of Victory, similar to those erected by ancient Greeks to commemorate their success in battle, stands next to Minerva. The figure is a winged female standing on a globe and holding out a laurel wreath (victory) and palm branch (peace) to the victors.
Shield and Helmet: Although Minerva's shield and helmet have been laid upon the ground, the goddess still holds a long, two-headed spear, showing that she never relaxes her vigilance against the enemies of the country that she protects.
Scroll: Her attention is directed to an unfolded scroll that she holds in her left hand. On this is written a list of various fields of learning, such as Architecture, Law, Statistics, Sociology, Botany, Biography, Mechanics, Philosophy, Zoology, etc. Minerva is therefore also the Goddess of Learning, an activity that can thrive in a peaceful society.
Owl: On Minerva's right is an owl, symbolizing wisdom, perched upon the post of a low parapet.
Inscription: Beneath the mosaic is an inscription from Horace's Ars Poetica: Nil invita Minerva, quae monumentum aere perennius exegit, and translated as, Not unwilling, Minerva raises a monument more lasting than bronze
Date: 2000
Category: Library
Type: Image
Identifier: LP2416
Source: South Pasadena Public Library
Owner: South Pasadena Public Library
Previous Identifier: N/A
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NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-McGill Library at Westminster may have the front door closed because of construction on the front steps, but the library is open.
Re-stepping at McGill Library
The reconstruction project of the front steps continues through the summer, but library officials want everyone to know McGill is open. You can enter the building from Market Street during regular library hours: Monday-Friday 9- 4.
Re-stepping at McGill Library
Re-stepping at McGill Library
McGill Library, built in the Collegiate Gothic style, opened on campus in 1938. It is named after Ralph Gibson McGill (1902). McGill was a missionary to Egypt. He drowned in the Mediterranean while trying to rescue children.
McGill Library was rededicated in 2008 after a $6.2 million renovation project. That project included: installation of compact shelving for books and periodicals on the ground floor; relocation of the main entrance and construction of a handicapped-accessible lift; creation of the Williamson and the Drinko Rooms; repair and renovation of the Ferguson Room, including refinishing of vintage 1930s solid oak chairs and library tables; and relocation and renovation of the computer lab.
Run by Brent Council. The council contact centre is upstairs in the mezzanine area.
For more information, visit their website: www.brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/libraries/librari...
Photo credit: Julia Chandler/Libraries Taskforce
Notes: new Katoomba Library
Format: Photograph, colour digital
Licensing: Attribution, share alike, creative commons.
Provenance: Photographer (c) John Merriman
As traditional libraries close, they are being replaced with old telephone boxes where people can leave and borrow books. As an ex-librarian, I find this trend rather depressing.
Showing just how central the library is- close to the museum, Walker Art Gallery, station and docks.
Visited by a member of the Taskforce team.
Photo credit: Julia Chandler/Libraries Taskforce
This is a theological and historical library of 80,000 volumes which includes Dr Pusey's library, and a large collection of other theological and historical volumes. Dr Pusey's own books, bought after his death, originally formed the heart of Pusey House Library. Since then, by gift and purchase, the Library has grown into an important collection that is widely recognised as the leading specialist library not only in Oxford but in the United Kingdom, particularly for Patristics, church history, liturgy, doctrine, monasticism and Catholic organizations. In addition to its primary source material and books on the Anglo-Catholic Movement (Tractarian and Oxford Movements), in recent times the Library has become a library of record and resource centre for the Church of England, holding General Synod papers, runs of church newspapers and directories and other relevant material and publications as well as the theses written for Lambeth degrees and diplomas. The large majority of books are on open-access shelves. The Library also subscribes to a large number of periodicals and journals.
Photos from opening day and pre-opening. Upper Riccarton Library. Official Opening & Gala: Saturday 25 February 2006; first day - Monday 23 January 2006.
File Reference: 2006DSC01116
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Trash, ladders and tools have taken the place of books, magazines and records in the Conejo Valley Library - for the time being. The building is torn up now so that its space can be nearly doubled during the next six months. News Chronicle Collection. 04-23-1967_2a. CTO_318
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The wait is over. Houstonians are invited to visit the improved Houston Public Library (HPL) Central Library and enjoy a vibrant environment with access to entertainment, education and information. This flagship library reopened to the public after a two-year, $17 million renovation, culminating with a two-day grand reopening extravaganza on Saturday, May 31st and Sunday, June 1st. The Central Library is located in the heart of downtown Houston at 500 McKinney, 77002.
Pictured above are actress Essence Atkins and Houston Public Library Director Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson.
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This blitz ghost is Waterloo Library, Opened in 1908 on Church Road, close to the junction with Great George Street. It was gutted by fire on the night of the 3rd/4th May 1941. The site is now a car park
Here are some pictures of my everyday life at work. I go through donations
Here are some pictures of my everyday life at work. I go through donations of old books and from time to time I receive visits. It is always fun to find interesting things hidden in those pages.
Here are some pictures of my everyday life at work. I go through donations of old books and from time to time I receive visits. It is always fun to find interesting things hidden in those pages.
Architect: Schmidt Hammer Lassen architects
Built in: 2005
Builder: The Municipality of Halmstad
Facts
Area: 8,000 m²
Construction sum: € 12 million excl. VAT
Competition: 2002, 1st prize in restricted Nordic competition
Engineer: Rambøll A/S
Awards
2006, Nominated for the Kasper Salin Prize (in swedish)
2006, The Architecture Prize of the Municipality of Halmstad
2007, Awarded the Helgjutet-prize from Swedish Concrete Industry
The Architect’s web site about Halmstad Library
Schmidt Hammer Lassen architects
Images of other architects' works